DALLAS HOME TO NFL LEGEND TIM BROWN’S NEW INTERNATIONAL RADIO PROGRAM
“THE LEGENDS OF SPORT WITH TIM BROWN”

Irving, Texas – May 7, 2010- MediaTech Institute and Game On Sports Productions of Dallas
are teaming up to produce new programming on the Sports Byline USA Radio Network. 
Premiering on May 12, 2010, “The Legends of Sport with Tim Brown” is a new one-hour sports
talk show hosted by NFL legend and former Notre Dame Heisman Trophy winner, Tim Brown.
Brown spent seventeen years with the Los Angeles/ Oakland Raiders/Tampa Bay Buccaneers,
during which he established himself as one of the NFL's most prolific wide receivers. His fame
and success with the Raiders organization earned him the title of “Mr. Raider” and led to a
nomination to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010.

“The Legends of Sport with Tim Brown” will feature one-on-one conversations with famous
legends past and present in the world of sports and entertainment. Former Dallas Cowboy,
Everson Walls and former Dallas Cowboys vice president of player personnel, Gil Brandt, will
speak with Brown on the show’s debut broadcast. “I love this type of show”, says Brown who is
also a veteran broadcaster. “This is the type of show that I prefer to do rather than bantering with
callers. It also gives me a chance to voice my opinions as well as get my subjects to open
up and feel free to say what is on their mind.”

Thomas Bailey, veteran sports analyst and former sports talk show host and President of
Game On Sports Productions of Dallas, is the executive producer of the show. Past and
present students from MediaTech Institute are handling all of the production work and the
broadcasts are all recorded at MediaTech’s expansive facilities in Las Colinas. Students and
graduates of the MediaTech Institute Recording Arts program are producing the show in two
26-week segments.  Bailey says this of his youthful production team; “I have been involved in
sports broadcasting and producing radio and television shows for 30 years. I have to say, I have
been very impressed in working with the MediaTech crew who are extremely professional, have
a good sense of direction, and they really know what they are doing,” states Bailey.

“We are very excited to add Tim Brown to our programming lineup. His name alone will
l attract big name guests and that’s putting it mildly. His knowledge and reputation as a straight
up guy is something many people in the sports world respect and we are looking forward to a
long relationship,” states Darren Peck, President of Sports Byline USA.

“The Legends of Sport with Tim Brown” will air twice each Saturday on the Sport Byline USA Radio
Network, one of the most popular networks in the country. Show times are tentatively schedule for
10am Central Standard Time and an encore at 9pm Central Standard Time. Also the show can
be heard at: www.sportsbyline.com. The show will reach over two million listeners per week on
nearly 200 radio stations and can be heard internationally on American Forces Network, iTunes,
US and World Airways and Sirius XM radio.

Check out Tim Brown's website at www.thelegendsofsportwithtimbrown.com







Sundays 8/7 c on ABC

“Behind The Scenes” of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Students of the Digital Film Program at MediaTech Institute have completed production of the
“Behind The Scenes” documentary focused on a Dallas area episode of the hot ABC TV show,
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

Taking full advantage of this incredible learning opportunity, MediaTech film students shot,
edited and crewed the production on a 24 hour-a-day schedule. The student crew had been
given “full access” privileges on the set and worked side-by-side with the network crews who
are producing the episode that was aired this past September.

The MediaTech Institute crew chronicled the development of the entire episode. From the family
selection, through the demolition and construction phases and finally to the grand unveiling of the
finished product, MediaTech was there every step of the way. You can be sure they captured
all the emotional outpouring that accompanies every episode.

This documentary showed the generosity of the dozens of corporate sponsors that goes into every
episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. MediaTech Institute partnered with Cheldan Homes,
the main contractor behind the episode, to create a film that will serve to inspire and reward everyone involved. Once completed, the film is shown regularly on the Cheldan web site, and copies have
been given as awards to the many volunteers and sponsors involved in changing a family’s lives
through this tremendous ABC series.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition airs on ABC on Sunday evenings at 8pm, 7 central, be sure to
catch every episode and check out our documentary which is shown on the Cheldan website.

Local Indie Filmmakers Offer Free Public Screening of New Sci Fi Drama

An independent short film, entitled "PROTOCOL 47", made by local student filmmakers will be presented Thursday, March 18, 2010 at the Studio Movie Grill- Lewisville, 1600 S. Stemmons Freeway (at Corporate Drive) Lewisville, Texas 75067. The film will be shown at two different screening times one at 6:30 PM and another at 8:30 PM.

The film is produced by the MediaTech Institute-Dallas Campus in Las Colinas. "PROTOCOL 47" is an intense, character driven drama starring Stephanie Rhodes of "Friday the 13th" (2009) and directed by Russian born Valentina Vladi. In addition to "PROTOCOL 47", a companion behind-the-scenes documentary film about the making of "PROTOCOL 47" will also be shown. There will be a filmmaker Q & A providing a unique opportunity for other aspiring filmmakers or screenwriters to receive inside perspectives.

In "PROTOCOL 47" a secret nuclear research facility is testing a new power source when an accident happens. A new type of radiation is created that alters the researchers into a myriad of things. Some go mad and attack others, some become depressed and kill themselves, but others make a startling change. It is up to those in a distant control facility to decide whether the researchers live or whether they invoke the dreaded "PROTOCOL 47". PARENTAL ADVISORY: FILM CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE, LIGHT GORE and VIOLENCE.

"For PROTOCOL 47 I wanted to create a new point of view in science fiction that fused action and dramatic elements with a character driven story. The characters were to be real people faced with a grim and incredible situation and I wanted to show how they each dealt with the situation, some heroically, some with fear and violence. In the end I want the audience to think 'what would I have done'? states Director, Valentina Vladi of Denton .

The companion behind-the-scenes film is an amusing look at the chaotic process in which a narrative entertainment student film comes together, their challenges and triumphs with insight into the fascinating film industry. “The film is in a totally Hollywood style with real schedules, intricate, realistic in-studio sets with professional actors. The seriousness and intensity of moviemaking professionalism and creativity is definitely evident”, states Keith Randal Duncan, Executive Producer and Instructor.

The makers of "PROTOCOL 47" plan to extend the short film into a full-length feature. The film’s short version will be promoted in festivals in order to gain notoriety and be put before industry as well as potential distributors.

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MediaTech and Christmas of Compassion

Christmas of Compassion

Christmas of Compassion is a project of Cross Timbers Community Church, located in Argyle,
Keller, and Denton, Texas. This site is provided as a free service to the local and global
community. Cross Timbers does not retain any of these donation gifts, but simply forwards
each gift to the six charity recipients.

This year, Cross Timbers asks, “Instead of giving something to someone this Christmas who
doesn’t really need anything, why not give a gift to someone who doesn’t have much of anything,
and really make a difference in that person’s life?”

MediaTech Institute was honored to donate videography and editing services to help
make this project a success.

To donate or to learn more visit www.ChristmasofCompassion.org




The New Stars Of Tomorrow ... Can Only Begin Their Future With Their Past! – DATZHOTT!
 
“I like working with underground artist – because that underground artist of today can be the next major of tommorrow.“ – MITRIXXX THE MAD SCIENTIST!
 
 
 HOTTEST PRODUCERS!

The MITRXXX Era has begun… Innovation comes in many forms. One of its various shapes
resides in the mind of MITRIX THE MAD SCIENTIST. As stated in the name, Mitrxxx’s daring style of production, endless hours in the lab, and mind-blowing sound selections, mimics one of a mad scientist in his laboratory. His experiments landed him production work for Bobby Valentino, Lil Scrappy, Lil Wayne, Kandi, Rasheeda, Yung Berg, Lloyd, David Banner, Jazze Pha, Rick Ross,
Tripple C’s and TheDream just to name a few.  In this exclusive interview with DATZHOTT! Mitrixx talks about things that inspires his unique production style and also plans for working on Rick Ross’ next album “Teflon Don.” After listening to the interview above check below for tracks by Mitrixxx and links to his social media pages.

 WHAT’s HOTT! ABOUT MITRIXXX THE MAD SCIENTIST!
 Extensive showmanship in commitment and aspiration!

 Originally a rapper/songwriter, what started off as a hobby, due to lack of beats and studio accessibility, eventually became a passion in disguise, one that would forever alter the path of Mitrxxx’s musical journey. His versatility comes from his receptive ear to all genres: from Hip-Hop,
to Ethnic music, from Drum and Bass, to Pop, he is determined do it all. The young producer, views himself as a “leader of the new world of music.” He further states, “I strive to make music that will stand the test of time.” His skills involve songwriting, engineering, arrangement, composition, sound design, live instrumentation, and creativity. Just like any path to success, his musical steps began at an earlyage. In the 4th grade, he wrote his first song, which was performed in front of the entire school. Becoming more involved in the arts, Mitrxxx joined choir and other extracurricular art/writing
programs. As his hunger for music grew, he started to gain interest in hip-hop production.
 
 At the age 15, he earned enough money from his summer earnings, and purchased his first drum machine, a DR-202 Dr. Groovebox. He wasted no time and began doing production work for local artists, which in turn generated buzz. He eventually would contribute to the launch of Plagued Out Productionz, which dropped classics such as “Street Collection v.1″, “The U Re-Mixtape”, and “U Wanna Autograph”, which in turn gained regional noise. To further pursue his craft for music, in 2004 he relocated to Dallas, Texas, where he attended Dallas Sound Labs MediaTech Institute. Mitrxxx first official placement was for Bobby Valentino’s “Special Occasion: Limited Edition.” He states, “From that moment forth, I knew my goal to gain access into the music industry was no longer a dream.”

He continues to work day in and day out, tweaking and formulating new sounds, to assure his lead amongst the pack of copycat producers. Mitrxxx aspires to be one of the leading names of music production and sound. With goals of dabbing into different genres and television/movie scoring,
the eyes are to the sky for this young, fresh, new producer.

For more information on this article click here >>

Home Sweet Studio Article

Fort Worth Weekly - Fort Worth,TX,USA
He attended the MediaTech Institute at Dallas Sound Labs in Irving in 2002,
learning the complicated ins and outs of recording logistics and software.

Click here to read the Home Sweet Studio article >>

 

Singer/Songwriter Hannah Madison Taylor in Live 360° Interactive Concert

Online immersive experience puts fans in the best seat
in the house for September 19th event
 
Dallas, Texas – September 11, 2009 – Fans of popular recording artist Hannah Madison Taylor will
now be able to join Hannah ‘Live’ in concert through a breakthrough interactive video technology now
being launched by Immersive Media Company.  The online immersive video will put you in the studio
with Hannah and you’ll have complete control of your viewing experience.
 
During Hannah’s concert, every website viewer can independently choose their viewpoint, and with a simple ‘click and drag’ of the computer mouse explore every possible angle – up, down, sideways or
all around. The technology empowers the viewer with the most realistic online visual experience
available, bringing you up close and personal with each band member.

The broadcast of the Live event will be hosted at www.mediatech.edu at 4 p.m. CDT on
September 19th, 2009. The concert will also be recorded for on demand viewing with the same
interactive experience as the Live broadcast.


Hannah broke onto the Dallas music scene in 2006, when her singing and song writing captured a
loyal following. In 2008 she wrote and co-produced her first EP, “It Is What It Is”, which garnered the attention of online and FM radio stations, and expanded her fan base throughout the U.S. and on to
the U.K., Canada, Australia, and Europe. Hannah’s original compositions are heavily influenced by
a range of pop icons as Sheryl Crow, Whitney Houston, Bonnie Raitt and Sam Cooke.
 

The Live concert will be staged at the studios of Dallas’ MediaTech Institute, which provides
entertainment industry education and real-world experience for those seeking a creative career in
the entertainment industry.

You can experience Hannah’s music like never before by watching the Live immersive concert at: http://www.mediatech.edu/dallascampus_studioa.html

During this Live event Hannah will be performing these songs:


Lying and Cheating

Not Your Fool

Love Or Something Like It

So Killer Sexy

 

Recent grad, Summer Ames, featured in Quick Entertainment Magazine:

http://www.mediatech.edu/summerames.pdf

Jim Waits, Career Service Coordinator talks about Life On The Road With Michael Jackson:

http://www.vari-lite.com/index.php?src=news&submenu=Press&srctype=detail&category=Features&refno=133

Eight MediaTech Instructors become Digidesign Certified:

MediaTech Institute is known for being ahead of the curve in production technology and instruction, and the new ProTools 8 from Digidesign is no exception. MediaTech Institute is now an official Digidesign Training Center. Digidesign’s ProTools 8 is an advanced recording interface technology that was created for professional studios that specialize in postproduction and music recording. With this certification, MediaTech Institute now offers students the option to become Digidesign certified ProTools Operators. Congratulations to the following instructors and their respective campuses: Mike Musal, Brad Cox, and James DuMaine of Dallas, Dan Childers, Jon Carroll, and Craig Robinson of Austin, and Jacob Meador, Paul Cox of Houston.

Additional Financial Aid Now Available

MediaTech has received approval to participate in the Title IV funding program for the Recording Arts Program. This change allows qualified students to have access to government issued Pell Grants for education tuition (which do not have to be repaid), and Stafford loans, which are federally backed student loans offering extremely favorable interest rates. Additionally, the Sallie Mae financial assistance program will remain available to qualified students. These programs provide excellent advantages for students who wish to study the art of recording but may have financial issues. Call for more information.













Local Songwriters Rise to Top

After eight years trying to break into the music biz in Greece, lead singer and guitarist, George Miadis, arrived in the U.S. from Greece with his old friend, songwriter and guitarist, Bill Mantza (Vasileios Mantzanas), just two short years ago. George Miadis came to the U.S. to polish the band and receive training to produce their own original music album. He researched sound engineering and music training facilities in New York and LA, but found them to costly. "Texas was the best opportunity, and the Dallas MediaTech Institute recording arts program was the premier recording and video arts facility in Texas," states Miadis.

After meeting future band members, his classmate in Mediatech and bass player, Daniel Schmuck, Irving resident and drummer, Roy Oteo, Miadis invited his friend Vasileios to the US to start working on the band’s developing. The group soon had a following playing in many local venues and events including The Wildflower Festival where they opened up for well known bands such as Seven Mary Three, the Guess Who and Blue Oyster Cult. "We decided to name the band Epitas which is an ancient Greek saying coming from two words ‘epi tas’. When Spartan warriors went to war the women would say ‘ I tan I epi tas’ which means ‘come back with your shield or on it’ meaning come back victorious or dead because they did not believe in retreating. This is our philosophy developing our English rock alternative album. I said I am going to America and get the best training available to succeed in the music industry and the band will succeed," states Miadis.

Their debut album, Epitas, has been released as an independent production and is available in some local stores, online at Itunes and Amazon.com, and can be seen on www.myspace.com/epitas. Well known LA studio owner and music producer Sylvia Massy saw the myspace clip, and invited the group to LA to talk possible record deals. "Sylvia has worked with some of the top names in music including Tool, System Of a Down, Johnny Cash and Tom Petty. "We plan to take all our knowledge from MediaTech on how to promote our band, press kits, record production and the business of music and get in the game. The next level is a record deal," states Miadis.

MediaTech Students Tour Long Center for the Performing Arts

This week MediaTech Institute's live sound students got a private tour of the new Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin, TX. Led by house manager Ken Huncovsky, students got hands on instruction with a Yamaha PM5D console as well as several other automation systems and an extensive site-wide network of ausio and video connections. Covering every part of both the front-of-house and backstage production, student's climbed into the lighting catacombs as well and spent time in all the control booths. The long center boasts three fantastic sounding performance spaces as well as an attached outdoor venue. The students had a great time and so did Ken,as they have graciously invited us back every quarter so that all MediaTech students can take advantage of the great facilities that Austin has to offer. Hands on in the real world. That's what MediaTech is all about!


MediaTech Institute Presents a Red Carpet event!

MediaTech’s first group of Digital Film graduates recently celebrated at a special event at the
Studio Movie Grill, in Lewisville.
 
The special screening world premiered two new short films from MediaTech graduates.
The pre-show red carpet event featured plenty of local and national celebrities. Following the screenings everyone  had a chance to meet the cast, crew and local industry insiders in a
behind the scenes Q&A session.

The new films, all completely written, shot, and edited by this years graduating class include one intense Sci-Fi Drama titled “Pleasant  Dreams” and the outrageous comedy “The Keith Coogan Experience”.
 
You can check out the trailers here:


The Keith Coogan Experience: www.myspace.com/cooganxp












Pleasant Dreams: www.myspace.com/pleasantdreamsmovie





Come, enjoy these two new films and the fun of the Studio Movie Grill!

So Your Kid Wants To Be A Rock Star?

Rob Fedson, Director of Education for MediaTech was a keynote speaker at the first annual
“So Your Kid Wants To Be A Rock Star” Symposium held in Austin on November 10, 2008.
The symposium targeted parents of children under 18 who are entering the sometimes-ruthless
world of the entertainment industry at an early age. Rob spoke on alternate careers in the music
industry and the need for post-secondary education in fostering the technical experience needed
to be proficient in the broad range of skills required to have a chance at a long and prosperous
career in the music business. Other speakers included members of popular “under 18” bands
working in the Austin area, Rob Carter, a prominent music industry lawyer, who also happens to
sit on the MediaTech Program Advisory Committee and Austin Chronicle music journalist Margaret
Moser. Margaret has been reviewing music for the Chronicle for several years and hosts a weekly
“under 18” band showcase at the legendary Threadgill’s music club in Austin. Plans are being made
to incorporate the symposium into the official SXSW agenda and for MediaTech to provide students
and mobile recording facilities when Margaret's program begins its spring 2009 season.




“Inside The Huddle” Production

MediaTech Digital Film Institute students are producing the live TV show “Inside The Huddle”.
The program features all your favorite Dallas Cowboy players discussing their take on past and
future games. It is hosted by Dallas Cowboy players Terrell Owens and Sam Herd taped at the
House of Blues. It airs on Saturday mornings on ESPN2, or at any time via Time Warners's Video
on Demand feature, and  on Tuesday nights from 7:30-8:30  LIVE on 105.3 FM. This show brings
the highlights of the Tuesday night radio broadcast as well as extra content like the "Sam Cam" and exclusive player interviews. The show is crewed and produced entirely by MediaTech students.


Austin Campus Hosts Famed Jason Marsalis

On May 19th, the youngest member of the renowned Marsalis family paid a visit to the studios of
MediaTech Institute in Austin, TX. Jason is the son of pianist and music educator Ellis Marsalis and
the youngest sibling of Wynton, Branford and Delfeayo. Together, the four brothers and their
patriarch Ellis, comprise New Orleans venerable first family of jazz.

Jason and his band were there to record  new tracks for their upcoming release. Engineered by
MediaTech student Alex Smith, Jason Marsalis played both drum set and the vibraphone in the
session. Several students and local musicians turned out for the session and a great time was
had by all.



Doris Hecht New Houston Campus Director

Doris Hecht has been appointed as the Campus Director at MediaTech’s facility in Houston.
Doris has a long career as a Campus Director for medical, trade, and public education learning
facilities all over the country. Welcome Doris!



Welcome Jim Waits - Career Services Coordinator Dallas & Houston

As Career Services Coordinator Jim is new to Mediatech Institute but not the entertainment industry.
A Theater/Cinematography alumnus of Stephen F. Austin State University, Jim began his career on
the road with Showco, Inc., working with such performers as Jackson Browne, Genesis, Robert Plant
and Michael Jackson. With Showco¹s development of the Vari-Lite automated lighting system, he
helped transition new technology from the touring arena into films including Peggy Sue Got Married
and Bill and Ted¹s Excellent Adventure as well as television events like the Miss Universe Pageants
Live Aid and The Academy Awards. He has consulted on Broadway productions, Special Events and Corporate shows as well.

The last few years have found him returning to production work wearing multiple hats of Installer,
Designer and Consultant. The enjoyment of working in training and the satisfaction of helping people
with a genuine passion for the business is what brings him to Mediatech Institute.

Jim is at our Dallas campus however he will also be handling the student job placement in Houston.

Welcome Jim!

MediaTech Reaches Finals In 24 Hour Video Race

The Video Association of Dallas has completed its 7th year hosting The 24-Hour Video Race
competition. The May contest is a fun filmmaking competition, in which teams of amateur to
professional videomakers have 24 hours to write, shoot, edit and score an original short film.
The winning videos are screened at the 21st Annual Dallas Video Festival and also on Frame
of Mind, a television program on KERA Ch. 13. Each video must follow a set of criteria on Theme,
Prop, Location, and Line of Dialogue. This year's theme was "Twist of Fate, the Prop was a key,
the location was "anywhere a sport is played", and the dialogue must include "How much is this
going to cost me?”

MediaTech Institute's Digital Film Studios in Irving and fourteen of its Video Arts students enrolled
in the 24-Hour Video Race competition for the first time. The MediaTech team produced a finalist
winning video called "The Key Party" which later was featured on KERA TV. Out of 96 competing
teams, 31 teams dropped out. "This event is a cross between a film festival and a simply fun time.
The MediaTech entry was a cerebral art piece with a constant twist that was quite a bit different from
the other entries. Becoming a top finalist speaks volumes about the quality of knowledge and
expertise the MediaTech student's have attained," states Eric Jewell entrant and MediaTech
Institute film instructor.

The Key Party can be viewed on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKXCbdNHriQ






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